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In reply to the discussion: NRA: If only a teacher had had a gun ... Well, asswipes, one of the teachers had SEVERAL guns ... [View all]ComplimentarySwine
(515 posts)49. "Gun Free" Zones
Are you saying that the legal conceal carry contingent are so discouraged about carrying guns in free zones that they follow the law to the T? Do you also mean that they're so scared about getting caught with their piece in these no-gun zones there that they're reluctant to save their lives and other people's lives?
You just said those zones do nothing of the sort, so I think not. You can't say both and be serious.
I can only speak for myself, but as someone with a concealed carry license I am afraid to carry a gun on school grounds because I don't want to be convicted of a felony. Because of issues such as this, I often find myself without my gun.
I imagine that if one is intent on murdering a room full of children and then taking their own life, they probably aren't as concerned with going to jail and losing their rights as I am.
In effect, the only thing that these "gun free" zones do is to make an environment that helps ensure that the only people in that area with guns are the people who have nothing to lose and are intent on doing harm. I thought that my solution to this issue was clear, but let me explain. My solution is to make it legal for school administrators, teachers, and other responsible adults to protect the children in their care. This includes allowing them to choose a firearm as part of their protection plan.
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11 Bravo
Dec 2012
OP
Have you registered your guns? Where I live there is no mechanism for doing that.
pop topcan
Dec 2012
#3
I would like to propose a very simple hypothetical to you. It's not at all difficult to think about
pop topcan
Dec 2012
#75
Except for a bizarre bank robbery attempt in LACA, no automatic weapons have been used in any crime
pop topcan
Dec 2012
#70
But it's impossible to commit mass murder without guns. Uh, Timothy (cough) McVeigh (cough)
pop topcan
Dec 2012
#73
According to 20/20, the father is an attorney and being questioned by police...
WorseBeforeBetter
Dec 2012
#47
and maybe they should have issued tiny little guns to those poor kindergarten children.
bklyncowgirl
Dec 2012
#32
If only a teacher had had a gun < Had to hear that shit in business setting today
lunasun
Dec 2012
#38
I remember a few years ago in Oregon a teacher tried to justify bring his gun to school
davidpdx
Dec 2012
#46
That's so stupid. In a situation like today, the teacher is the first one they would shoot n/t
TexasBushwhacker
Dec 2012
#50